Celery Relish Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description
Indulge in the flavors of this delightful Celery Relish recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This tangy and sweet relish is perfect for weeknight meals, adding a burst of flavor to your dishes.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon dry mustard |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground cloves |
| 1/4 | teaspoon allspice |
| 1/4 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1/4 | teaspoon celery seed |
| 1 1/2 | cups cider vinegar |
| 2 | cups chopped celery |
| 6 | cups chopped tomatoes |
Instructions
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Mix Ingredients: In a large pot, combine all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring they are well mixed.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until it thickens, which usually takes about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Prepare Jars: While the relish is simmering, prepare your canning jars. Wash them in hot, soapy water, rinse well, and sterilize them by boiling in a pot of water for 10 minutes.
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Fill Jars: Once the relish has thickened to your desired consistency, carefully spoon it into the hot, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/8-inch of headspace at the top.
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Seal Jars: Fill the jars with the cooking liquid, ensuring that each jar has enough liquid to cover the relish completely. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the bands until they are fingertip tight.
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Process (Optional): If you prefer, you can process the jars in a boiling water bath for added preservation. Submerge the filled jars in a pot of boiling water, ensuring they are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Boil for 10 minutes to seal the jars.
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Cool and Store: Once processed (if applicable), remove the jars from the water bath using canning tongs and place them on a clean, dry towel to cool completely. As the jars cool, you may hear the satisfying “pop” of the lids sealing. Once cooled, store the jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
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Enjoy: Serve this delicious Celery Relish alongside your favorite dishes, from grilled meats to sandwiches, or even as a topping for salads. Its tangy sweetness will elevate any meal!
With its perfect blend of flavors and simple preparation, this Celery Relish recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Make a batch today and enjoy the taste of homemade goodness!
